Implementation LEZ Brussels

Supporting measures for the introduction of
low-emission zones in Brussels

Following the example of Berlin and Paris, among others,
Brussels will shortly implement a low-emission zone in order to improve
urban air quality as well. As from January 2018 polluting vehicles will be
banned from the entire Brussels-Capital Region. At first, only
very old diesel vehicles will be concerned, but the rules will become more
stringent over the years.

The phased introduction of the low-emission zone must give
affected individuals and businesses the opportunity to timely
replace their old vehicles or adapt their mobility behavior. Yet to
effectively mitigate potential adverse effects in terms of increased
mobility deprivation, more supporting measures will clearly be needed. The
project team supports the Brussels-Capital Region by developing a
coherent strategy in this respect.

Through literature research and an own survey, we will analyse
the socio-economic profiles of the owners of the targeted vehicles
as well as their mobility behavior. We will also gauge their willingness to
use alternative means of transport and the extent to which certain
incentives would enhance that willingness. Through a benchmark
study, we will moreover try to learn from the recent experiences with
low-emission zones in Antwerp, Paris and Rotterdam. Thus we will
have a wide range of possible supporting measures, which we will
rank for desirability after a cost-benefit analysis.